Introduction In this project, students will develop more advanced 3D modelling skills and use what they have learned previously, to design a mini golf course with a “theme” of their choice. They will also learn to work in teams with other students, perhaps even from other schools! Special thanks to Corey Duzan, IED Master Teacher, […]

This isn’t your great grandpa’s shop class bird house; not that that project was a bad one… A great project to learn or reinforce advanced processes and tools in Onshape. This can be used in class, or virtually, and can also be used as a going beyond project.  8,689 total views

What’s the Holey Ball Project you ask? It is a project that teaches some advanced techniques in Onshape dealing with geometry and work planes. Great for a student who is ahead on another project…  8,689 total views

Youtube Playlist Snowflake Challenge Introduction: You have been approached by your high school’s tech club to help them design a snowflake style ornament for their annual fundraiser.  This year they would like to offer an ornament that has been laser cut.  They have a few requests for you to consider while helping them design this […]

Prior Knowledge & Skills With this project students should have the following prerequisite skills: Utilize file management skills Be able to make basic parts in 3D modeling software Extrude Array Revolve Read dimensioned drawings with hole and thread notes (NOT Necessary if virtual) Be able to safely use tools in the classroom Be able to […]

Real World Shapes Activity Basic Revolve Activity Complex Revolve Activity Introduction: Sometimes it’s hard to get started with a basic tool in 3D modeling because it seems daunting. Here’s a great way to get started with the revolve tool and then move right into it’s more advanced features. Go as far as you want, or […]

Download the Worksheet Download the E-Hand-In You know what they say… “Practice makes perfect!”. So here you go. An Activity/Project that gives you eleven different basic parts to make in OnShape. Be sure to watch the Q & A’s, and these will be a breeze! We specifically have built in mistakes that will commonly be […]

Worksheet with Dimensions Electronic Hand-in Document In this activity, students can download the worksheet with the dimensions and directions, and use them to build the METRIC models in your favorite 3D modeling software. NOTE: Worksheet with Dimensions Drawings updated 4/30/2020… Thanks Tim Sullivan! When they have built all the METRIC parts in 3D Modeling software, […]